Water Online Highlights

  1. Fish Hatchery Chooses UV Disinfection (Case Study) 5/22/2020

    Located on the Klamath River in Hornbrook, California, Iron Gate Hatchery is a salmon and steelhead hatchery that releases fish back to the Klamath River. Due to the presence of the fungus Saprolegnia sp and primarily bacteria Flavobacterium psychrophila and Metallogenium sp), hatchery yield was thwarted due to disease.

  2. Salmon Hatchery Upgrades Its UV Disinfection System (Case Study) 5/22/2020

    While the facility was receiving awards and accolades for their aquaculture production, they were having challenges keeping their former UV system operating consistently and reliably. Spare parts were expensive and they often experienced periods of down-time, negatively affecting operations.

  3. What Is PFAS? 5/22/2020

    PFOA and PFAS are organic synthetic chemicals used in the manufacturing of many products. Over several decades they have contaminated the environment, specifically our drinking water sources. Watch the full video to learn more about PFAS, and how to treat it.

  4. Relating Zeta Potential To Jar Testing: A Comparison Of Two Methods To Optimize Water Treatment Plant Operation 5/21/2020

    In a water treatment plant, raw water is treated with a coagulant or flocculant. This added component leads to sedimentation of the floc. For optimization of this process, a minimal amount of flocculant should be added for optimal clarification of the water. The traditional routine has been jar testing. We compare zeta potential results to the traditional testing. ​

  5. Aquafine SwiftBeverage™ Overview (Video) 5/21/2020

    An introduction and overview of the unique features and benefits of the Aquafine SwiftBeverage™ UV disinfection system – a validated system for food & beverage applications, including for the dairy industry under the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO).

  6. Aquafine Avant™ Overview (Video) 5/21/2020

    An introduction and overview of the unique features and benefits of the Aquafine Avant™ UV disinfection system – a state-of-the-art system that provides TOC reduction in a compact footprint for ultrapure water (UPW) applications.

  7. How Pandemics Have Changed American Cities — Often For The Better 5/20/2020

    New York City’s experience as the epicenter of the U.S. COVID-19 outbreak is raising questions about urban living. Quarantined residents worry about the future in a city known for its tight quarters and full theaters. But cities have long had to transform themselves to overcome disease.

  8. The Financial And Health Benefits Of Valve Insertion With Insta-Valve 5/20/2020

    Whether it’s a planned or emergency shutdown, utilizing valve insertion can benefit a water utility. This permanent asset provides a safe, efficient method for valve insertion that can save an average of 40%.

  9. Recycling Wastewater 5/20/2020

    Newterra, designs, builds and delivers a modular packaged MBR plant for a 1,100 person camp in Alberta. Effluent from the MBR plant is being recycled and reused for non-potable purposes.

  10. Aeration Test Pool 5/20/2020

    Did you know that we operate a 100,000-gallon research and development test pool facility in our office? We've made some updates! Periodically, our pool receives a good cleaning and fresh coat of paint so we are always ready for visitors.